Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
540 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
16 |
| Most common nationality |
Korean |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
14:31 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Vietnamese, Chinese, Spanish & French |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
For assignments, projects, etc. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, our school incorporates Google Classroom, Seesaw, and other relevant technologies for virtual learning. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
SAT, PSAT, TEFL, IELT, ACT |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 minutes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We hire Learning Support Specialists |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
3 weeks prior to start |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:15 AM |
| School finish time |
4:15 PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
No, students are able to purchase lunches on a monthly basis at an affordable price. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We have a snack and salad bar with vegetarian options for students. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
At St. Paul, we offer a plethora of extracurricular activities with our Beyond program (fencing, sports, art, yoga, etc.). For clubs, we have Student Council, Yearbook Team, News Club and many others. |
| Sports activities included |
We offer a variety of sports teams including basketball, soccer, tennis, badminton, etc. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
2 soccer fields, basketball court, tennis court, swimming pool, baseball field, weight lifting room, |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
St. Paul American School Hanoi offers a world-class educational experience for children in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Our spacious campus is just on the outskirts of the city with a well-equipped facility. Since 2003, St. Paul American School Hanoi has offered children of Hanoi the opportunity to engage in a rigorous, college preparatory educational program while also allowing our children to pursue their passions with a wide range of extra-curricular activities and learning opportunities. At St. Paul American School Hanoi, there are no limits to what children can learn and achieve. We partner closely with our families to foster an diverse international school community that is aligned to our mission of Educating, Engaging, and Empowering our children. By following the Common Core Standards from the United States and by preparing our children for a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, we ensure that all of our student's needs are met as they prepare for their post-secondary education in the 21st century. Their world-wide options are limitless! With a world-class program including visual and performing arts, a plethora of STEM options, and a diversity of athletic opportunities, our students emerge from St. Paul American School Hanoi as well rounded, well prepared, well educated global citizens. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
St. Paul's curriculum offers comprehensive American standards in an international school setting. We believe in the importance of choice and allowing students to pursue their passions, which is why we offer a wide-range of co-curricular courses and activities outside of the class for students. We believe in preparing students for a life of learning, exploration and to be global citizens in the community! |
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